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Activities In Matamata
There are numerous activities in Matamata and surrounding districts to suit everyone.
- Hobbiton Movie Set and Farm Tours:
Take a guided tour to a working sheep farm where parts of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit Trilogies were filmed.
http://www.hobbitontours.com/ - Golf:
Matamata and Walton golf courses are both attractive 18-hole courses. There are 7 golf courses within a 30 minute drive. - Tramping:
The district offers numerous walks for all ages. Walk to Wairere Falls which is set amongst bush in the Kaimai Ranges or walk to the Kauri Trees. - Hot Mineral Pools:
Drive 3 minutes to the Opal Hot Springs or 25 minutes drive to the Te Aroha Mineral Spa Bath.
http://www.opalhotsprings.co.nz/
http://www.tearohamineralspas.co.nz/ - Boating/Kayaking/Jet Ski/Cruise:
Visit Lake Karapiro 15 minutes away for a day on the water. - Matamata Airfield:
A short drive for gliding and skydiving. - Matamata Racecourse:
Watch some of New Zealand's finest race horses train in the early mornings.
There is one racing day a month.